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What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?

Apr 21, 202623:50Government & Organizations

You've been hearing about it in the news, but what exactly is the Strait of Hormuz? And as for those blockades...how do they work? DONATE TO THE PODCAST HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

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What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work? is an episode from Civics 101 by NHPR. You've been hearing about it in the news, but what exactly is the Strait of Hormuz? And as for those blockades...how do they work? DONATE TO THE...

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Published Apr 21, 2026, 23:50 long, audio available.

What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?

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